Re: Grounded Experimental Delta Printer
I'm just wondering if a few vitamins (end stops) can be eliminated with software. Bed leveling, and end stops are they really required, or can we with precision manufacturing, and software eliminate...
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Well, I downloaded AndyCart's firmware again - made sure I got it right this time and now it's a different machine. The axis now move in cartesian coordinates. All of Andy's numbers are wrong for my...
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Re: LISA Simpson
I just thought I would share a quick photo of the Roton Torqspline rods and nuts. They look pretty good although the nuts have a small amount of play in them. I think I might just do some rough...
View ArticleRe: Have you seen the Delta-Pi?
QuoteIrish_Steve 120 amps would be enough to arc weld with if I want to Please tell me you're using fuses! :D A very nice configuration on the square tube. Looks like he is using 6 bearings per...
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Re: LISA Simpson
Pic looks great! You could use the epoxy nut to take up the backlash of the steel nut. I'm not sure how I to go about maintaining a relationship between the two? Add graphite to the epoxy to reduce...
View ArticleRe: RepRap 3DR Delta printer Released
>> but when I move to 50mm -Y, the bed is off 0.010 or more.<< Other than mechanical problems (slop in the linear bearings or rod connectors, drive filament not REALLY tight, etc.) it...
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BTW I took a chance with Repetier firmware last week (latest development branch as of 2013-11-20), found it to work fine in general BUT experienced problems with lost steps on longer prints from SD...
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Yes, I am working with repetier firmware and it looks good so far....After discovering the wrong microstepping jumpering on the board and solved it, went directly ahead with repetier firmware. I...
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Six feet of 6063 aluminum tube 2" in diameter is still under $20. I suspect it's a bit more sturdy than the PVC. [www.onlinemetals.com]
View ArticleRe: RepRap 3DR Delta printer Released
Is there any news on when the 4th Tutorial will be posted? I'm eagerly awaiting reading it :)
View ArticleDelta-Pi Endstop Problem in Repeteir
I have assembled Mike's Delta-pi design and am using repeteir host with repeteir firmware. Mike would you be willing to please share your firmware? My electronics are Ramps 1.4. I am very new to this...
View ArticleRe: Worm Drive Grounded Delta Printer
QuoteA2 @ Solidus Labs 21. Zig Zaging Up Down: Could the error be coming from the rotation at shoulder pivots? Maybe there is a singularity when the arm has to rotate quickly? I showed the math to...
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QuoteSolidus Labs The play in the z axis on the print head is caused by the rotation on the shoulder pivots. The play is very bad around the edges of the print bed where the arm angle is small and the...
View ArticleRe: RepRap 3DR Delta printer Released
As RichRap says "Part 4 very soon". :) HaDe thanks for the tips on the mechanical side. I've been using a piece of 1/2" cast aluminum tooling plate for checking calibration. It's spec'd at 0.005" per...
View ArticleRe: RepRap 3DR Delta printer Released
Hey guys still having issues with my mysterious extruders any ideas [attachment 21812 extraextruder.jpg] [attachment 21813 extraextruder1.jpg] Notice the status bar each time I re boot the firmware I...
View ArticleRe: Delta-Pi Endstop Problem in Repeteir
I was able to get the homing to work and endstops to work properly. Now my trouble is when I got to do a dry run of a simple object, the motors are really slow. It seems to home much faster than...
View ArticleRe: RepRap 3DR Delta printer Released
Some additional data I saw some thing that caught my attention I uploaded firmware that was no to be good from my mac to my second printer and lo and behold I saw the numbers again on this printer and...
View ArticleRostock Max 3D for first printer?
So I am really wanting to get my first 3D printer and can't decide which one to get. I want to get a kit because I want to build it and just dont want to have to source all the parts myself. I had my...
View ArticleRe: Grounded Experimental Delta Printer
QuoteA2 I'm just wondering if a few vitamins (end stops) can be eliminated with software. Bed leveling, and end stops are they really required, or can we with precision manufacturing, and software...
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